ACTIVITY 1 FOR MODULE 5

Fill in the blanks: (2 pts each)

1. An organization is a group of people working together with a common goal, which has resources at its
disposal to achieve that goal.

2. With MIS approach all internal / external information and functions working in isolated form and
have their own information systems of data collection and analysis.

3. The information integration provides to meet the goal of common objective ERP helps the top
management at various levels of enterprise.

4. Manufacturers are measured by their ability to responding quickly to the customer’s changing needs
and services

5. A goal is the business justification for performing the activity.

ACTIVITY 2 FOR MODULE 5

State whether the following statements are true or false: (1pt each)

1. ERP is nothing but total business solution. TRUE

2. ERP packages specify the best configuration for the business. TRUE

3. ERP helps the top management at various levels of enterprise. TRUE

4. ERP vendor doesn’t provide the freedom to change manufacturing and planning methods. FALSE

5. The business model reflects the day – to – day transaction of the entire organization and can give a
snapshot of the organization at any given time. FALSE

ACTIVITY 3 FOR MODULE 5

1. Name 2 (two) popular service provider of MRPII. Provide an outline of their services and overview of
the company. (15 pts)

Oracle Netsuite Manufacturing Edition

 complete solution for manufacturing resource planning, integrated inventory and dynamic
replenishment, warehouse management, financial accounting and costing, customer and
partner relationship management, and ecommerce
 deliver a powerful and flexible solution for manufacturers with rapid implementations, lower
costs and quick return on investment (ROI)

Fishbowl

 intended for small to medium businesses to manage inventories and automate business
operations
 automates ordering, purchasing, and quoting procedures
  able to perform manufacturing execution and material requirements planning. The software
features customized reporting, cycle counting, asset management, barcoding, and raw materials
management.

2. Based on the service providers mentioned in number 1, which do you prefer and why. (25 pts)

Oracle, in my perspective, is more suited to large-scale production, while Fishbowl is better suited to
small to medium-sized businesses.

Oracle is the ideal choice for manufacturers looking for a solid financial solution. Companies use Oracle
for enterprise resource planning (ERP), inventory management, financial monitoring, and customer
relationship management (CRM) systems. This flexible platform may be used for a variety of company
needs.